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110th Anniversary NewsletterJune 2012
2
Table of ContentsStaff Spotlights
Interview with Tyria Easterwood
What kind of volunteer are you
Flashbacks A Timeline
Interview with Dianne Turner
Whatrsquos in Demand
Kidrsquos Corner
How to help
Reading List
Camp Kaleidoscope
Golf and Dinner Auction
Volunteer Spotlights
Miscellaneous
Summer Events
Carnival
5-6
7-8
9
10-15
16
17
18-21
22-23
25
26
27
3
4
Staff SpotlightsGatekeeper of the Kingdom
Controlled Chaos
Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Interview with Mrs Turner
5
Controlled Chaos
Whether you are a volunteer client sponsor or new employee chances are that Tyria Easterwood will be the first person you come into contact with
here at Kingdom House Wersquove all heard the old adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression so wersquore lucky to have
someone as welcoming and talented as Tyria (Ty for short) greeting you when you walk in the door
In the two days I spent shadowing Ty to learn the responsibilities at the front desk I began to understand what a delicate and chaotic job she has Donrsquot be fooled into thinking that all she does is greet clients as they sign in If you want to keep up with Ty you have to be able to juggle as many as four urgent phone calls at once negotiate client requests with Kingdom House policies attack a mountain of paperwork remember every new visitorrsquos name and all the while use your
peripheral vision to see whorsquos standing by the side window waiting to be let in And donrsquot for a moment forget to maintain a calm
pleasant demeanor ldquoOne thing that people always compliment me on is my smile and my ability to remove myself personally from
the situation and think about what others are going throughrdquo says Ty She has a unique aptitude for making people feel at ease as they tackle
uncomfortable situations and begin to initiate difficult but meaningful changes in their lives
Ty has close connections to Kingdom House that span several generations ldquoI first came here in 1970-1971 as a child when I was
one or two years oldrdquo As an adult she started off working as a substitute teacher in infant care (ages 13 to 24 months old) before moving to the front desk Her daughter went through Kingdom House childcare services as well Now her youngest son Jacob-Tyler enjoys the combination of learning play friendship and creativity that can be found in our accredited preschool daycare (also known as the Blue Room)
In our interview Ty emphasized the role that Kingdom House played in providing her a secure happy childhood Thanks to hard work and a little help from Kingdom House Tyrsquos mother was always able to put on a happy face for her 3 daughters so that they never knew how she struggled Growing up she never once thought of her family as ldquopoorrdquo ldquoI wasnrsquot even aware of povertyrdquo she says ldquobecause my mom was a single parent and she gave us everything that she could while working and trying to further her educationshe always made it possible to give us the best of everythingto me it just looked like we were a little happy familyrdquo Now Ty helps other parents to achieve the same sense of comfort and stability in their households as she enjoyed growing up
Ty understands that it can be difficult for a client to walk through our doors and ask for help the very first time When asked what advice she would give to a new client at Kingdom house she offered words of motivation ldquoDonrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the services that we offer here so that you can become better at what you do A lot of clients that come here can get stuck so I try to encourage them
Gatekeeper of the Kingdom Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Tyria Easterwood Administrative Assistant amp
Receptionist at Kingdom House
6
to use the services to their benefitrdquo She understands that Kingdom House is not a final destination but rather a stepping stone to other opportunities allowing thousands of locals to achieve self-sufficiency and work towards their personal goals every year Self-sufficiency comes about through a combination of resilience trust and openness to new situations ldquoldquoI love our motto lsquoChange Begins Withinrsquo Their situations can get better if thatrsquos what they want -- if theyrsquore serious about itrdquo says Ty
To those who may be contemplating volunteering or applying for a job at Kingdom House Ty offers some words of encouragement ldquoWhatever skills they may have wersquoll find a way to utilize them here If theyrsquore just entering high school therersquos always a need -- whether its just helping to maintain the landscape outside working with the children or helping out at our pantry wersquoll always have a job for yourdquo The most valuable volunteers are the ones who like our clients commit to making long-term changes Every small task is equally vital to keeping this machine running Meanwhile Ty continues on the path to accomplishing a few of her personal ambitions She recently completed her Masterrsquos Degree in Human Resources Development and Training at Webster University While her current work has allowed her to utilize her networking skills she would eventually like to work in Development and Training to help
people improve their job skills find their first job or advance their career paths She has been an incredible asset at the front desk over the years and we can only imagine how valuable she will be in the future to those seeking personal career guidance
Tyria in October 1976a month before her 6th birthday
Donrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the serviceswe offer here so that you can become better at what you dordquo
ldquo
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
2
Table of ContentsStaff Spotlights
Interview with Tyria Easterwood
What kind of volunteer are you
Flashbacks A Timeline
Interview with Dianne Turner
Whatrsquos in Demand
Kidrsquos Corner
How to help
Reading List
Camp Kaleidoscope
Golf and Dinner Auction
Volunteer Spotlights
Miscellaneous
Summer Events
Carnival
5-6
7-8
9
10-15
16
17
18-21
22-23
25
26
27
3
4
Staff SpotlightsGatekeeper of the Kingdom
Controlled Chaos
Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Interview with Mrs Turner
5
Controlled Chaos
Whether you are a volunteer client sponsor or new employee chances are that Tyria Easterwood will be the first person you come into contact with
here at Kingdom House Wersquove all heard the old adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression so wersquore lucky to have
someone as welcoming and talented as Tyria (Ty for short) greeting you when you walk in the door
In the two days I spent shadowing Ty to learn the responsibilities at the front desk I began to understand what a delicate and chaotic job she has Donrsquot be fooled into thinking that all she does is greet clients as they sign in If you want to keep up with Ty you have to be able to juggle as many as four urgent phone calls at once negotiate client requests with Kingdom House policies attack a mountain of paperwork remember every new visitorrsquos name and all the while use your
peripheral vision to see whorsquos standing by the side window waiting to be let in And donrsquot for a moment forget to maintain a calm
pleasant demeanor ldquoOne thing that people always compliment me on is my smile and my ability to remove myself personally from
the situation and think about what others are going throughrdquo says Ty She has a unique aptitude for making people feel at ease as they tackle
uncomfortable situations and begin to initiate difficult but meaningful changes in their lives
Ty has close connections to Kingdom House that span several generations ldquoI first came here in 1970-1971 as a child when I was
one or two years oldrdquo As an adult she started off working as a substitute teacher in infant care (ages 13 to 24 months old) before moving to the front desk Her daughter went through Kingdom House childcare services as well Now her youngest son Jacob-Tyler enjoys the combination of learning play friendship and creativity that can be found in our accredited preschool daycare (also known as the Blue Room)
In our interview Ty emphasized the role that Kingdom House played in providing her a secure happy childhood Thanks to hard work and a little help from Kingdom House Tyrsquos mother was always able to put on a happy face for her 3 daughters so that they never knew how she struggled Growing up she never once thought of her family as ldquopoorrdquo ldquoI wasnrsquot even aware of povertyrdquo she says ldquobecause my mom was a single parent and she gave us everything that she could while working and trying to further her educationshe always made it possible to give us the best of everythingto me it just looked like we were a little happy familyrdquo Now Ty helps other parents to achieve the same sense of comfort and stability in their households as she enjoyed growing up
Ty understands that it can be difficult for a client to walk through our doors and ask for help the very first time When asked what advice she would give to a new client at Kingdom house she offered words of motivation ldquoDonrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the services that we offer here so that you can become better at what you do A lot of clients that come here can get stuck so I try to encourage them
Gatekeeper of the Kingdom Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Tyria Easterwood Administrative Assistant amp
Receptionist at Kingdom House
6
to use the services to their benefitrdquo She understands that Kingdom House is not a final destination but rather a stepping stone to other opportunities allowing thousands of locals to achieve self-sufficiency and work towards their personal goals every year Self-sufficiency comes about through a combination of resilience trust and openness to new situations ldquoldquoI love our motto lsquoChange Begins Withinrsquo Their situations can get better if thatrsquos what they want -- if theyrsquore serious about itrdquo says Ty
To those who may be contemplating volunteering or applying for a job at Kingdom House Ty offers some words of encouragement ldquoWhatever skills they may have wersquoll find a way to utilize them here If theyrsquore just entering high school therersquos always a need -- whether its just helping to maintain the landscape outside working with the children or helping out at our pantry wersquoll always have a job for yourdquo The most valuable volunteers are the ones who like our clients commit to making long-term changes Every small task is equally vital to keeping this machine running Meanwhile Ty continues on the path to accomplishing a few of her personal ambitions She recently completed her Masterrsquos Degree in Human Resources Development and Training at Webster University While her current work has allowed her to utilize her networking skills she would eventually like to work in Development and Training to help
people improve their job skills find their first job or advance their career paths She has been an incredible asset at the front desk over the years and we can only imagine how valuable she will be in the future to those seeking personal career guidance
Tyria in October 1976a month before her 6th birthday
Donrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the serviceswe offer here so that you can become better at what you dordquo
ldquo
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
3
4
Staff SpotlightsGatekeeper of the Kingdom
Controlled Chaos
Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Interview with Mrs Turner
5
Controlled Chaos
Whether you are a volunteer client sponsor or new employee chances are that Tyria Easterwood will be the first person you come into contact with
here at Kingdom House Wersquove all heard the old adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression so wersquore lucky to have
someone as welcoming and talented as Tyria (Ty for short) greeting you when you walk in the door
In the two days I spent shadowing Ty to learn the responsibilities at the front desk I began to understand what a delicate and chaotic job she has Donrsquot be fooled into thinking that all she does is greet clients as they sign in If you want to keep up with Ty you have to be able to juggle as many as four urgent phone calls at once negotiate client requests with Kingdom House policies attack a mountain of paperwork remember every new visitorrsquos name and all the while use your
peripheral vision to see whorsquos standing by the side window waiting to be let in And donrsquot for a moment forget to maintain a calm
pleasant demeanor ldquoOne thing that people always compliment me on is my smile and my ability to remove myself personally from
the situation and think about what others are going throughrdquo says Ty She has a unique aptitude for making people feel at ease as they tackle
uncomfortable situations and begin to initiate difficult but meaningful changes in their lives
Ty has close connections to Kingdom House that span several generations ldquoI first came here in 1970-1971 as a child when I was
one or two years oldrdquo As an adult she started off working as a substitute teacher in infant care (ages 13 to 24 months old) before moving to the front desk Her daughter went through Kingdom House childcare services as well Now her youngest son Jacob-Tyler enjoys the combination of learning play friendship and creativity that can be found in our accredited preschool daycare (also known as the Blue Room)
In our interview Ty emphasized the role that Kingdom House played in providing her a secure happy childhood Thanks to hard work and a little help from Kingdom House Tyrsquos mother was always able to put on a happy face for her 3 daughters so that they never knew how she struggled Growing up she never once thought of her family as ldquopoorrdquo ldquoI wasnrsquot even aware of povertyrdquo she says ldquobecause my mom was a single parent and she gave us everything that she could while working and trying to further her educationshe always made it possible to give us the best of everythingto me it just looked like we were a little happy familyrdquo Now Ty helps other parents to achieve the same sense of comfort and stability in their households as she enjoyed growing up
Ty understands that it can be difficult for a client to walk through our doors and ask for help the very first time When asked what advice she would give to a new client at Kingdom house she offered words of motivation ldquoDonrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the services that we offer here so that you can become better at what you do A lot of clients that come here can get stuck so I try to encourage them
Gatekeeper of the Kingdom Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Tyria Easterwood Administrative Assistant amp
Receptionist at Kingdom House
6
to use the services to their benefitrdquo She understands that Kingdom House is not a final destination but rather a stepping stone to other opportunities allowing thousands of locals to achieve self-sufficiency and work towards their personal goals every year Self-sufficiency comes about through a combination of resilience trust and openness to new situations ldquoldquoI love our motto lsquoChange Begins Withinrsquo Their situations can get better if thatrsquos what they want -- if theyrsquore serious about itrdquo says Ty
To those who may be contemplating volunteering or applying for a job at Kingdom House Ty offers some words of encouragement ldquoWhatever skills they may have wersquoll find a way to utilize them here If theyrsquore just entering high school therersquos always a need -- whether its just helping to maintain the landscape outside working with the children or helping out at our pantry wersquoll always have a job for yourdquo The most valuable volunteers are the ones who like our clients commit to making long-term changes Every small task is equally vital to keeping this machine running Meanwhile Ty continues on the path to accomplishing a few of her personal ambitions She recently completed her Masterrsquos Degree in Human Resources Development and Training at Webster University While her current work has allowed her to utilize her networking skills she would eventually like to work in Development and Training to help
people improve their job skills find their first job or advance their career paths She has been an incredible asset at the front desk over the years and we can only imagine how valuable she will be in the future to those seeking personal career guidance
Tyria in October 1976a month before her 6th birthday
Donrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the serviceswe offer here so that you can become better at what you dordquo
ldquo
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
4
Staff SpotlightsGatekeeper of the Kingdom
Controlled Chaos
Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Interview with Mrs Turner
5
Controlled Chaos
Whether you are a volunteer client sponsor or new employee chances are that Tyria Easterwood will be the first person you come into contact with
here at Kingdom House Wersquove all heard the old adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression so wersquore lucky to have
someone as welcoming and talented as Tyria (Ty for short) greeting you when you walk in the door
In the two days I spent shadowing Ty to learn the responsibilities at the front desk I began to understand what a delicate and chaotic job she has Donrsquot be fooled into thinking that all she does is greet clients as they sign in If you want to keep up with Ty you have to be able to juggle as many as four urgent phone calls at once negotiate client requests with Kingdom House policies attack a mountain of paperwork remember every new visitorrsquos name and all the while use your
peripheral vision to see whorsquos standing by the side window waiting to be let in And donrsquot for a moment forget to maintain a calm
pleasant demeanor ldquoOne thing that people always compliment me on is my smile and my ability to remove myself personally from
the situation and think about what others are going throughrdquo says Ty She has a unique aptitude for making people feel at ease as they tackle
uncomfortable situations and begin to initiate difficult but meaningful changes in their lives
Ty has close connections to Kingdom House that span several generations ldquoI first came here in 1970-1971 as a child when I was
one or two years oldrdquo As an adult she started off working as a substitute teacher in infant care (ages 13 to 24 months old) before moving to the front desk Her daughter went through Kingdom House childcare services as well Now her youngest son Jacob-Tyler enjoys the combination of learning play friendship and creativity that can be found in our accredited preschool daycare (also known as the Blue Room)
In our interview Ty emphasized the role that Kingdom House played in providing her a secure happy childhood Thanks to hard work and a little help from Kingdom House Tyrsquos mother was always able to put on a happy face for her 3 daughters so that they never knew how she struggled Growing up she never once thought of her family as ldquopoorrdquo ldquoI wasnrsquot even aware of povertyrdquo she says ldquobecause my mom was a single parent and she gave us everything that she could while working and trying to further her educationshe always made it possible to give us the best of everythingto me it just looked like we were a little happy familyrdquo Now Ty helps other parents to achieve the same sense of comfort and stability in their households as she enjoyed growing up
Ty understands that it can be difficult for a client to walk through our doors and ask for help the very first time When asked what advice she would give to a new client at Kingdom house she offered words of motivation ldquoDonrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the services that we offer here so that you can become better at what you do A lot of clients that come here can get stuck so I try to encourage them
Gatekeeper of the Kingdom Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Tyria Easterwood Administrative Assistant amp
Receptionist at Kingdom House
6
to use the services to their benefitrdquo She understands that Kingdom House is not a final destination but rather a stepping stone to other opportunities allowing thousands of locals to achieve self-sufficiency and work towards their personal goals every year Self-sufficiency comes about through a combination of resilience trust and openness to new situations ldquoldquoI love our motto lsquoChange Begins Withinrsquo Their situations can get better if thatrsquos what they want -- if theyrsquore serious about itrdquo says Ty
To those who may be contemplating volunteering or applying for a job at Kingdom House Ty offers some words of encouragement ldquoWhatever skills they may have wersquoll find a way to utilize them here If theyrsquore just entering high school therersquos always a need -- whether its just helping to maintain the landscape outside working with the children or helping out at our pantry wersquoll always have a job for yourdquo The most valuable volunteers are the ones who like our clients commit to making long-term changes Every small task is equally vital to keeping this machine running Meanwhile Ty continues on the path to accomplishing a few of her personal ambitions She recently completed her Masterrsquos Degree in Human Resources Development and Training at Webster University While her current work has allowed her to utilize her networking skills she would eventually like to work in Development and Training to help
people improve their job skills find their first job or advance their career paths She has been an incredible asset at the front desk over the years and we can only imagine how valuable she will be in the future to those seeking personal career guidance
Tyria in October 1976a month before her 6th birthday
Donrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the serviceswe offer here so that you can become better at what you dordquo
ldquo
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
5
Controlled Chaos
Whether you are a volunteer client sponsor or new employee chances are that Tyria Easterwood will be the first person you come into contact with
here at Kingdom House Wersquove all heard the old adage that you never get a second chance to make a first impression so wersquore lucky to have
someone as welcoming and talented as Tyria (Ty for short) greeting you when you walk in the door
In the two days I spent shadowing Ty to learn the responsibilities at the front desk I began to understand what a delicate and chaotic job she has Donrsquot be fooled into thinking that all she does is greet clients as they sign in If you want to keep up with Ty you have to be able to juggle as many as four urgent phone calls at once negotiate client requests with Kingdom House policies attack a mountain of paperwork remember every new visitorrsquos name and all the while use your
peripheral vision to see whorsquos standing by the side window waiting to be let in And donrsquot for a moment forget to maintain a calm
pleasant demeanor ldquoOne thing that people always compliment me on is my smile and my ability to remove myself personally from
the situation and think about what others are going throughrdquo says Ty She has a unique aptitude for making people feel at ease as they tackle
uncomfortable situations and begin to initiate difficult but meaningful changes in their lives
Ty has close connections to Kingdom House that span several generations ldquoI first came here in 1970-1971 as a child when I was
one or two years oldrdquo As an adult she started off working as a substitute teacher in infant care (ages 13 to 24 months old) before moving to the front desk Her daughter went through Kingdom House childcare services as well Now her youngest son Jacob-Tyler enjoys the combination of learning play friendship and creativity that can be found in our accredited preschool daycare (also known as the Blue Room)
In our interview Ty emphasized the role that Kingdom House played in providing her a secure happy childhood Thanks to hard work and a little help from Kingdom House Tyrsquos mother was always able to put on a happy face for her 3 daughters so that they never knew how she struggled Growing up she never once thought of her family as ldquopoorrdquo ldquoI wasnrsquot even aware of povertyrdquo she says ldquobecause my mom was a single parent and she gave us everything that she could while working and trying to further her educationshe always made it possible to give us the best of everythingto me it just looked like we were a little happy familyrdquo Now Ty helps other parents to achieve the same sense of comfort and stability in their households as she enjoyed growing up
Ty understands that it can be difficult for a client to walk through our doors and ask for help the very first time When asked what advice she would give to a new client at Kingdom house she offered words of motivation ldquoDonrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the services that we offer here so that you can become better at what you do A lot of clients that come here can get stuck so I try to encourage them
Gatekeeper of the Kingdom Interview with Tyria Easterwood
Tyria Easterwood Administrative Assistant amp
Receptionist at Kingdom House
6
to use the services to their benefitrdquo She understands that Kingdom House is not a final destination but rather a stepping stone to other opportunities allowing thousands of locals to achieve self-sufficiency and work towards their personal goals every year Self-sufficiency comes about through a combination of resilience trust and openness to new situations ldquoldquoI love our motto lsquoChange Begins Withinrsquo Their situations can get better if thatrsquos what they want -- if theyrsquore serious about itrdquo says Ty
To those who may be contemplating volunteering or applying for a job at Kingdom House Ty offers some words of encouragement ldquoWhatever skills they may have wersquoll find a way to utilize them here If theyrsquore just entering high school therersquos always a need -- whether its just helping to maintain the landscape outside working with the children or helping out at our pantry wersquoll always have a job for yourdquo The most valuable volunteers are the ones who like our clients commit to making long-term changes Every small task is equally vital to keeping this machine running Meanwhile Ty continues on the path to accomplishing a few of her personal ambitions She recently completed her Masterrsquos Degree in Human Resources Development and Training at Webster University While her current work has allowed her to utilize her networking skills she would eventually like to work in Development and Training to help
people improve their job skills find their first job or advance their career paths She has been an incredible asset at the front desk over the years and we can only imagine how valuable she will be in the future to those seeking personal career guidance
Tyria in October 1976a month before her 6th birthday
Donrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the serviceswe offer here so that you can become better at what you dordquo
ldquo
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
6
to use the services to their benefitrdquo She understands that Kingdom House is not a final destination but rather a stepping stone to other opportunities allowing thousands of locals to achieve self-sufficiency and work towards their personal goals every year Self-sufficiency comes about through a combination of resilience trust and openness to new situations ldquoldquoI love our motto lsquoChange Begins Withinrsquo Their situations can get better if thatrsquos what they want -- if theyrsquore serious about itrdquo says Ty
To those who may be contemplating volunteering or applying for a job at Kingdom House Ty offers some words of encouragement ldquoWhatever skills they may have wersquoll find a way to utilize them here If theyrsquore just entering high school therersquos always a need -- whether its just helping to maintain the landscape outside working with the children or helping out at our pantry wersquoll always have a job for yourdquo The most valuable volunteers are the ones who like our clients commit to making long-term changes Every small task is equally vital to keeping this machine running Meanwhile Ty continues on the path to accomplishing a few of her personal ambitions She recently completed her Masterrsquos Degree in Human Resources Development and Training at Webster University While her current work has allowed her to utilize her networking skills she would eventually like to work in Development and Training to help
people improve their job skills find their first job or advance their career paths She has been an incredible asset at the front desk over the years and we can only imagine how valuable she will be in the future to those seeking personal career guidance
Tyria in October 1976a month before her 6th birthday
Donrsquot let this be a stopping point or a stumbling block Take advantage of the serviceswe offer here so that you can become better at what you dordquo
ldquo
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
7
I spoke with Ms Turner during afternoon nap time and had to be careful not to raise my voice too far above a whisper The children were resting in separate cots as soft
music played in the background Silent and still like this they looked rather angelic But anyone who has raised a four year old will tell you that getting
twenty of them to calm down and rest at once is no small feat -- it takes a talented caregiver to orchestrate Dianne Turner has been working
with children at Kingdom House for over thirty-five years Shersquos been working with ages 3-5 in the ldquoblue roomrdquo (the designated color for this age group) for over twenty years She exudes an aura of practiced patience and love which enables her to observe understand and nurture each individual childrsquos distinct needs before they enter kindergarten
It seems that each year she becomes more adept at picking up on subtle cues from the children and learning to tailor to each individual
childrsquos strengths Before teaching pre-K Ms Turner worked in infant care When I asked her what was unique about working with this age
range she emphasized the rapid pace of developmental growth that occurs before Kindergarten When they first come in to the daycare says
Ms Turner they canrsquot hold a crayon properly because their hand muscles are not fully developed When asked to draw or write they will scribble with
shaky wavering lines But with daily practice writing drawing and completing arts and crafts projects these muscles strengthen Before you know it they have developed the fine motor skills to draw in a straight lines pay attention to details and create distinct letterforms This will give them a boost entering into elementary school
One of the mottos in Kingdom House daycare is ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo On the surface this sounds like little more than a nice arrangement of words If the kids are just playing some might ask then what kind of education are they receiving that they couldnrsquot get at home with their parents In fact while ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically When I stopped by to observe in the morning the children were seated around the carpet with two children at a time circling around a small chair As Ms Turner cheered words of encouragement a tape played with upbeat music Accompanying this soundtrack a male voice would issue orders like ldquoWalkrdquo Skiprdquo ldquoHoprdquo ldquoRunrdquo and ldquoGalloprdquo When their turn came to circle the chair most of the children seemed to relish being the center of attention giggling profusely A captive audience created all the more incentive to follow the auditory instructions Eventually the disembodied voice would cease to issue orders leaving only the music associated with each motion to indicate the appropriate action Thus in one simple activity that looks an awful lot like recess the kids sharpen their gross motor skills while learning to listen follow instructions and work with a partner
Of course some skills are more urgent than others to develop before kindergarten - like letters numbers colors and writing - the building blocks to literacy Ms Turner takes special care to give more intensive attention to those who seem to have
Children at our accredited daycare receive a balanced breakfast lunch and snack
Controlled Chaos Interview with Ms Dianne Turner
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
8
difficulty in these areas without ever berating them or making them feel like they are somehow ldquoslowrdquo This way when she sends a group of children off to practice their home phone numbers and addresses while the rest of the children attack jigsaw puzzles it is just an activity like any other and they donrsquot feel that they are somehow being punished It is this kind of delicate yet persistent nurturing that helps young children to develop a love of learning rather than a resentment of it I am sure it must be physically taxing for Ms Turner to control and direct the unbridled energy of twenty-five kids all day long but thankfully she is not alone At any given time she is assisted by at least one other teacher whether that is Miss Startrice Miss Wendy Miss Porscia or Miss Natalie
When I asked Ms Turner for advice to new volunteers she suggested that everyone schedule a day to come in and observe the whole program like a fly in the wall intervening as little as possible from morning to afternoon This way yoursquoll get to learn the kidsrsquo names much faster and understand how to both encourage and discipline them Yoursquoll also get a better idea of what the daily routine feels like and what activities you might bring to the table to vary that routine I had been teaching art lessons for over a month before I finally stayed a full day and gained a much deeper understanding of the program after doing so Wherever your talents may lie - art music athletics cooking or gardening - you can add something to this experience if you are willing to plan ahead make a commitment and - perhaps most importantly - be flexible It might take some adjustment to keep up with the short attention span and abundant energy of this age group but on the bright side they are quick to warm to new teachers On my second day volunteering I was already greeted with a resounding ldquoHi Miss Laurardquo upon entering the room I also spoke to a high school student who was just finishing up the two weeks of community service required to receive her diploma She was sure she would come back frequently even though she hadnrsquot originally planned to ldquoI donrsquot think I could leave these kidsrdquo she said with a smile
While ldquoLearning Through Playrdquo might appear spontaneous and carefree to an outside observer it is actually designed quite strategically
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
9
What kind of volunteer are you Take Oprah Winfreyrsquos Quiz to find out what kind of work suits you best
Take the
Quiz
Apply to Volunteer
Find openings
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
10
Whatrsquos In Demand
Food Pantry
Daycare
Thrift Store
Boxers Briefs and Socks (New)
Construction Paper Gluesticks
Toiletries (Bathroom Tissue Soap Tampons)
Menrsquos Jeans (Good Condition)
Beads Yarn String Buttons
Spinach
Menrsquos Shoes (Sneakers and Dress Shoes)
Sculpey Clay
Jam
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
11
Daycare
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Thrift Store | Menswear
boxersbriefs
socks
sneakers
jeans
To donate clothing contact Andrea Dent at adentkingdomhouseorg
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
12
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Groceries
fruit cupsjam
apple saucecanned spinach
chilicanned yams
pancake mixsyrup
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Food Pantry | Toiletries
bar soapbath tissue
deodoranttampons
loofahhand soap
body washshampoo
13
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
14
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Art Supplies
Gluesticks
Yarn String
Pom-Poms
Buttons
construction paper
Sculpey Clay
Beads
To donate daycare supplies contact Christine Cannon ccannonkingdomhouseorg
felt squares
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
15
Whatrsquos In Demand at the Daycare | Activities
Picture Books (new)
Educational CDs
Math Lessons
Language Lessons
Puzzles
Tricycles
To volunteer contact Kenneth Pruitt at kpruittkingdomhouseorg
Music Lessons
Dance Lessons
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
16
Flashbacks
1962 Bouffants were real We also had a Womenrsquos Bowling League
1954 The first residents move into Pruitt Igoe which would ultimately fail due to lack of government sup-port
1902 Original Kingdom House Building
Founder of Kingdom House
Nurses Provide Medical Care
Charlottersquos Web was published in 1952 Here a teacher and student go over the story
17
1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
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1963 Kingdom House launches Program for Teenagers
1952 50th Anniversay CelebrationA little bit of reading at recess learning through play for over a century
1972 Boys dancing at Youth Social
18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
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Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
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18
Kidrsquos CornerMad Libs
Connect-the-dots
Crossword
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
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21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
19
Mad Libs Today I went to the zoo I saw a ____________(adjective)
_____________(noun) jumping up and down in its tree He
_____________(verb past tense) __________(adverb) through the
large tunnel that led to its __________(adjective)
__________(noun) I got some peanuts and passed them
through the cage to a gigantic gray __________(noun)
towering above my head Feeding that animal made me
hungry I went to get a __________(adjective) scoop of ice
cream It filled my stomach Afterwards I had to
__________(verb) __________ (adverb) to catch our bus When
I got home I __________(verb past tense) my mom for a
__________(adjective) day at the zoo
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
20
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
21
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
22
Summer Reading
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
23
Summer Reading
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
24
Kingdom House is celebrating 110 years of empowering future generations in St Louis this year Join us for the Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction and celebrate as we come together for Kids Kingdom House and Community Kingdom House is a place where lives are truly changed - we provide hope to the hopeless and a future to those who have been told they have none We recognize that with internal change comes personal growth and with personal growth comes true life success
We are continually looking to add to the family of supporters who are truly looking to be a part of our change initiative Will you consider partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our city
Included in the $300 Registration fee this year
18 holes of Golf and Cart at the Country Club of St
Albanrsquos $100
Nike Store item Your Choice Shoes Golf Bags Putter
Half Zip Wind Top Duffle Bag etc valued at $106
(suggested retail)
Lunch amp Drinks on Course $35
Dinner amp Drinks $60
Over $300 value
Golf and Dinner Auction Save the Date July 9th 2012 at the Country Club of St Albanrsquos
The 2012 Kingdom House Golf and Dinner Auction is July 9th You wonrsquot want to miss out on this amazing event for an incredible value We are coming together for Kids Kingdom House and Community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
26
27
25
copyKingdom House 2012wwwkingdomhouseorg
All Rights Reserved
This book was set in Univers and Centaur Swash Capitals by the publisher and
printed in the United States of America
Laura Beckman is the Graphic Design Assistant at Kingdom House
For more information visit laurabeckmancom
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